THE BIG 5 ORIGIN The term “Big 5” originally came from 19th-century colonial big-game hunters who ranked the Lion, Leopard, Elephant, Rhinoceros, and Cape Buffalo as the most dangerous and difficult animals to hunt on foot The Shift to Conservation Kenya banned trophy hunting in 1977. Safari operators and parks kept using the phrase because travelers easily recognized it. Today, the Big 5 represent a celebration of wildlife and a goal for conservation. Protecting these five species helps save whole ecosystems for cheetahs, giraffes, and local communities. Where to See Them in Kenya # Knowledge is power Join us in one of our BIG 5 adventure safari programs info@shalomafricadestinations.co.ke